As of this week, the Texas primary runoffs are officially behind us. Consequently, the narrow legal window for independent candidates to collect signatures has blown wide open. To get Lisa’s name printed on the ballot this November, we must now gather 500 signatures from registered voters within District 126 who did not cast a ballot in either major party primary this spring.
It is a true grassroots sprint, and Lisa has already hit the ground running. Specifically, she has been out canvassing our local neighborhoods door-to-door and setting up with her clipboard at the park to listen to neighbors and collect those vital signatures.
Overcoming the Biggest Misconception
As Lisa has connected with people across Cypresswood and Champion Forest, she has encountered one incredibly common piece of pushback. Many well-meaning neighbors hesitate to sign because they feel like putting their name on the clipboard commits their vote to Lisa in November.
However, it is vital to understand that a petition signature is not a vote. Instead, it is a vote for choice.
Texas election law is intentionally designed to keep independent voices out of the conversation. Therefore, signing this petition does not sign away your ballot privacy or lock you into a candidate. Rather, it simply states that the people of our community deserve more than just two pre-selected options when Election Day arrives.
The Reality: When November rolls around, you are completely free to vote for whomever you choose. Meanwhile, your signature right now is simply the key that unlocks the ballot door, allowing a truly independent, community-focused leader the right to compete for your vote.
How You Can Help Right Now
We have a short amount of time to clear this hurdle, and we cannot do it alone. In order to guarantee that our district has a real voice in Austin, we need collective action immediately.
Sign the petition and help gather signatures.
